Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has come out in strong defence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli , insisting that some selectors are eagerly waiting for the duo to falter so they can be removed from India’s ODI setup ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Kaif believes such a narrative is unfair and emphasises that both players are essential for the squad, particularly given their experience on South Africa’s fast and bouncy pitches. With Kohli and Rohit having retired from T20Is and Tests, ODIs remain the primary platform for fans to witness their mastery. Speculation about their international future had been growing ahead of India’s three-match ODI series in Australia. Early setbacks fueled the rumours, with Virat scoring consecutive ducks and Rohit being stripped of the ODI c

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